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How to Install a Home Security System

April 21st, 2010
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There are many good home security systems sold in kit forms that can be installed by any do-it-yourselfer. Learn instructions for this project.

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How Safecracking Works

April 21st, 2010
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Safecracking is a matter of the right tools, the right skills and lots of patience. Learn the ins and outs of safecracking, from lock manipulation to exploding safes.

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How Pepper Spray Works

April 21st, 2010
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Pepper spray is a common law enforcement and self-defense tool. Check out this article and learn all about how pepper spray works.

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How Locks Work

April 21st, 2010
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This set of articles includes explanations of lockpicking and safecracking, as well as the mechanical workings of many of the most common types of locks.

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How Lock Picking Works

April 21st, 2010
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Lock picking allows people to open locks with only a few tools. Learn how to pick a lock, about types of keys and locks and about locksmith tools.

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How Emergency Power Systems Work

April 21st, 2010
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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.

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How does a master key work?

April 21st, 2010
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A master key can open many different types of locks. Find out how a master key works.

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How do motion sensing lights and burglar alarms work?

April 21st, 2010
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How can motion-sensing lights detect your presence, and what prevents them from seeing you when you’re standing still? See how motion sensing-lights work.

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How Combination Locks Work

April 21st, 2010
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Combination locks use wheel packs to set the combination inside the lock. Learn about combination locks and see pictures of the inside of a combination lock.

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How Burglar Alarms Work

April 21st, 2010
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Burglar alarms are found in every retail store and are becoming more common in private homes. Find out how a simple burglar alarm system works.

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